Elliot Eastwick is crowdfunding donations to cover Denise Johnson’s funeral “with the blessing of [her] family.”
Elliot Eastwick Launches Fundraiser for Denise Johnson’s Funeral
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DJ Deeon Launches Fundraiser Amid Ongoing Medical Crisis
A series of mini-strokes are the latest in a long history of medical hurdles faced by Chicago house mainstay DJ Deeon.
Jeff Mills, Eddie Fowlkes and Jessica Care Moore Release Debut Album as The Beneficiaries
Jeff Mills, Eddie Fowlkes, and Jessica Care Moore have released The Crystal City Is Alive via the former artist’s label, Axis Records.
Grime Pioneer Wiley Dropped by Manager, Banned from Twitter for Antisemitic Rant
Wiley is also being investigated by London’s Metropolitan Police after sending tweets denounced by many as antisemitic.
Berghain Reopens with Sound Art Installation in Place of DJs
“eleven songs — halle am berghain” was conceived by Berlin duo tamtam in partnership with sound art collective Sighur.
Sushitech Records to Re-Release Mike Huckaby’s Baseline 87′
Mike Huckaby’s 2011 record will get a limited re-press to coincide with the 15th anniversary of Sushitech Records.
MEMCO Share Black History Month Symposium on Detroit Techno
“Mad” Mike Banks and Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, participated in a talk moderated by DJ Jungle 313 in February.
Unheard Suzanne Ciani Songs from 1973 Released in New Album, Music For Denali
Music For Denali comprises some of Suzanne Ciani’s earliest work that has yet to see an official release.
Ghost Ship Fire Victims’ Families Awarded $32.7 million in Settlement with City of Oakland
32 of the 36 lawsuits against the City of Oakland following the Ghost Ship tragedy of 2016 have been settled.
South Side Weekly Publish Chicago House Crossword Puzzle
Jim Daley’s Chicago house-themed crossword puzzle is available via South Side Weekly.
Jeff Mills to Re-Release Every Dog Has Its Day Vol. 1-3
The first three EPs under Jeff Mills’ Millsart project will be available through Axis Records next month.
Chuck Roberts of “My House” Fame to Feature on Lempo’s “Open House”
Lempo has enlisted Chuck Roberts, who delivered the spoken-word sample in “My House,” for a similar track titled “Open House.”
Joey Negro Called to Change Name Following The Black Madonna Controversy
Members of the dance music community have expressed outrage that Joey Negro has kept his moniker for 30 years.
The Black Madonna Rebrands to The Blessed Madonna Following Online Petition
Marea Stamper, previously known as The Black Madonna, was accused of cultural appropriation by Monty Luke.
Shambhala at Home Canceled After Billy Kenny Allegations Surface
Concerns about Billy Kenny had been brought to the attantion of Shambhala Music Festival’s organizers in 2017.
UK Garage Chronicled in Upcoming Book, ABC of UKG
ABC of UKG: An Alphabet Of UK Garage (The Golden Era) will offer a glimpse of the genre’s heyday from 1997-2001.
Jeff Mills Releases 9th Installment of Millsart EP Series
Jeff Mills has released the ninth installment of an EP series under his 20-year-old alias, Millsart.
Eddie Fowlkes and Loco Dice Upload Mini-Doc Ahead of EP Release
Loco Dice and Eddie Fowlkes chronicle a trip to Detroit in a mini-documentary of their upcoming album’s namesake.
Larry Heard to Reissue 1994 Album, Sceneries Not Songs
Sceneries Not Songs marked a creative departure for pioneering Chicago deep house DJ and producer Larry Heard.
Billy Kenny Accused of Rape After Responding to Sexual Assault Allegations
Calgary DJ and producer bbmars has alleged that Billy Kenny raped her after a 2017 gig at The HiFi Club.
Billy Kenny Dropped from Shambhala at Home After Sexual Assault Allegations Surface
Billy Kenny posted a statement in response to one of the allegations after being removed from the Shambhala at Home lineup.
Denis Kaznacheev to be Released on Bail as he Awaits Extradition
Friends, colleages and supporters of Denis Kaznacheev have made a step in the direction of his fair treatment.
The Haçienda is being Recreated in Virtual Reality
Fac 51 The Hacienda VR will afford dance music fans the opportunity to relive nights at the club alongside other app users.
Artist Designs Miniature Replica of ’90s Club Wigan Pier
Wigan Pier has been immortalized with a miniature model by Mike Mahoney.
Balearic/Chill-Out Innovator José Padilla Diagnosed with Cancer
José Padilla has launched a GoFundMe page to help cover his expenses.
Detroit and Cape Town DJs to Unite for All-Day Live Stream Event
Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, Whodat and Reggie Dokes will perform before a screening of Electric Roots: The Detroit Sound Project.
BBC Cancels Steve Barker’s On the Wire After 36-Year Run
On the Wire – the “longest-running continuous underground music show on U.K. radio” – is getting canceled.
DVS1 Addresses Anti-BLM Comments on Jeff Mills’ Facebook Page
DVS1 explained why “all lives matter” comes across as tone deaf in response to dialogue on Jeff Mills’ Facebook page.
New Order, Chris Liebing and Others Mourn Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone’s death has been mourned in the world of film and beyond.
Max Cooper Scores McGloughlin Brothers Film, Swarm
Max Cooper contributed the soundtrack of a short film that poses social commentary on urban sprawl.